Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 50%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%